What is an upgrade?

Follow the process as we upgrade a 1951 HMV Smiths Radiomobile 4200. 

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A nice 1951 Radiomobile 4200 sent in for upgrade ...
Veneered dash panel removed ...
Original internals revealed for the first time in around 70 years!
Dismantled and all unnecessary components discarded.
Original parts that will be restored and refurbished ...
Chassis, tuner, push button assembly, volume and tone switch with new aluminium heat sink components.
Case ready for shot blasting and a new powder finish.
Case components looking lovely and ready for the build.
Restored chassis with components fitted ready for wiring.
Wiring complete and ready for testing and setup.
The finished radio ready to go back into the dash ...
Rear view showing new wiring loom and AUX input socket.
Ready to provide superb entertainment for years to come ...